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Old 02-11-2009 | 05:09 PM
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Jupiter air is a courier company owned by Japan Airlines. It has offices in Hong Kong, Australia and NY and LA. Google them to get a phone number. Be persistent and disregard the fact their web site says they don't use couriers anymore, they just don't use them as much. That's what I have been told. I am planning on using them this summer for a Hong Kong - LA trip. I have been told that if you plan on travelling a heavily travelled route such as Hong Kong - London, or LA-NY, your chances are better. Plus as a courier you will have access to the JAL travel lounges.
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Old 02-11-2009 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE
I used to carry a letter stating I was a courier. Also, upon arriving at the destination I'd meet my representative prior to the customs line and he/she would take the package through the customs. Their package = their responsibility... Again, this was 15 years ago, not sure about today...
Yea, I'd be afraid of what some customer could be shipping in those packages. Ever been in a turkish prison ?
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Old 02-11-2009 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 767pilot
Yea, I'd be afraid of what some customer could be shipping in those packages. Ever been in a turkish prison ?
Does Turkish sauna count?
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Old 02-18-2009 | 08:41 AM
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Excellent travel info, Wannabe! Thanks for posting.
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Old 02-18-2009 | 09:24 AM
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MrPlow,

Sounds like fun, but a final piece of advice: don't courier anything that you've got to shove up your butt, even if you're from California or Cape Cod.

JJ
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Old 02-18-2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ilbartlett
Excellent travel info, Wannabe! Thanks for posting.
You're welcome, it can be fun for anyone who does his/her own research and errors on the caution side...
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